]]>http://keanradio.com/cody-wicklin-he-stopped-loving-her-today-the-voice/feed/0YouTubeGrand Opening Date Set for George Jones Museumhttp://keanradio.com/george-jones-museum-grand-opening-date/
http://keanradio.com/george-jones-museum-grand-opening-date/#commentsWed, 21 Jan 2015 18:30:18 +0000Coti Howellhttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=258945Continue reading…]]>Beginning in April, country music fans will have the opportunity to get an in-depth look at the life and career of the late George Jones.

]]>http://keanradio.com/george-jones-museum-grand-opening-date/feed/0Rick Diamond, Getty ImagesPee Wee Johnson, George Jones' Right-Hand Man, Dieshttp://keanradio.com/pee-wee-johnson-dead/
http://keanradio.com/pee-wee-johnson-dead/#commentsWed, 15 Oct 2014 18:00:33 +0000Billy Dukeshttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=247237Continue reading…]]>Officially, Bertie "Pee Wee" Johnson was George Jones’ road manager for over a decade, but that hardly describes the two men’s unexpected relationship. Johnson, also known for creating hot chicken in Nashville, died last week at his home in Columbia, Tenn.

]]>http://keanradio.com/pee-wee-johnson-dead/feed/0Rick Diamond, Getty Images Nashville to House George Jones Museum and Event Centerhttp://keanradio.com/george-jones-museum/
http://keanradio.com/george-jones-museum/#commentsTue, 30 Sep 2014 18:00:06 +0000Christina Vinsonhttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=244703Continue reading…]]>The legacy of country icon George Jones will live on in Music City. The George Jones Museum and event center is in its planning stages, set to open next spring.

]]>http://keanradio.com/george-jones-museum/feed/0Rick Diamond, Getty ImagesShooter Jennings Pays Tribute to George Jones With 'Don't Wait Up' Videohttp://keanradio.com/shooter-jennings-dont-wait-up-video/
http://keanradio.com/shooter-jennings-dont-wait-up-video/#commentsMon, 15 Sep 2014 20:30:22 +0000Hannahlee Allershttp://theboot.com/?p=80198Continue reading…]]>Shooter Jennings has released the video for his song 'Don't Wait Up (I'm Playing Possum),' off of his similarly named George Jones tribute EP, 'Don't Wait Up (For George).'

]]>http://keanradio.com/shooter-jennings-dont-wait-up-video/feed/0YouTube20 Years Ago: George Jones Undergoes Triple Bypass Surgery on His 63rd Birthdayhttp://keanradio.com/george-jones-triple-bypass-surgery-63rd-birthday/
http://keanradio.com/george-jones-triple-bypass-surgery-63rd-birthday/#commentsFri, 12 Sep 2014 13:00:20 +0000Gayle Thompsonhttp://theboot.com/?p=79963Continue reading…]]>Twenty years ago today, on Sept. 12, 1994, George Jones had a birthday to remember, even if it wasn't the way he had hoped. It was on this day that the singer had triple bypass surgery at Nashville's Baptist Hospital, where remained hospitalized for one week.

]]>http://keanradio.com/george-jones-triple-bypass-surgery-63rd-birthday/feed/0Hulton Archive, Getty Images40 Years Ago: George Jones Earns No. 1 Hit With 'The Grand Tour'http://keanradio.com/george-jones-no-1-the-grand-tour/
http://keanradio.com/george-jones-no-1-the-grand-tour/#commentsSun, 31 Aug 2014 19:00:36 +0000Gayle Thompsonhttp://theboot.com/?p=78359Continue reading…]]>Today (Aug. 31) is a big day for George Jones. It was on this day in 1974, 40 years ago, that the country music hitmaker earned his sixth No. 1 hit with his single 'The Grand Tour.'

]]>http://keanradio.com/george-jones-no-1-the-grand-tour/feed/0Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesSammy Kershaw Hits Top 40 With George Jones Tribute Albumhttp://keanradio.com/sammy-kershaw-george-jones-tribute-album/
http://keanradio.com/sammy-kershaw-george-jones-tribute-album/#commentsSat, 09 Aug 2014 13:30:39 +0000Gayle Thompsonhttp://theboot.com/?p=75740Continue reading…]]>Sammy Kershaw is back on the charts, this time with his George Jones tribute album, 'Do You Know Me? A Tribute to George Jones.' The record debuted at No. 37 on the Billboard Top Country chart, making it his first Top 40 album in over a decade.

]]>http://keanradio.com/sammy-kershaw-george-jones-tribute-album/feed/0Courtesy of Absolute PublicityGeorge Jones' Widow Nancy: 'Never Going to Let George's Legacy Die'http://keanradio.com/george-jones-widow-one-year-anniversary/
http://keanradio.com/george-jones-widow-one-year-anniversary/#commentsMon, 28 Apr 2014 18:30:32 +0000Coti Howellhttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=226248Continue reading…]]>The country music world shook last year when country legend George Jones died. Now one year later, family and fans gathered to honor the musician and his legacy in front of his 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' headstone at Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville.

]]>http://keanradio.com/george-jones-widow-one-year-anniversary/feed/0Rick Diamond, Getty ImagesPublic Celebration Planned for Anniversary of George Jones' Deathhttp://keanradio.com/george-jones-death-anniversary-celebration/
http://keanradio.com/george-jones-death-anniversary-celebration/#commentsMon, 14 Apr 2014 20:30:18 +0000Christina Vinsonhttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=224948Continue reading…]]>George Jones' legacy lives on one year after his death. His wife, Nancy Jones, has planned a public celebration at his grave, which will honor the late singer's legacy.

]]>http://keanradio.com/cute-kids-singing-george-jones-and-dolly-parton-the-blues-man/feed/0Headline of the Year – 2014 Taste of Country Awardshttp://keanradio.com/headline-of-the-year-2014-taste-of-country-awards/
http://keanradio.com/headline-of-the-year-2014-taste-of-country-awards/#commentsWed, 08 Jan 2014 17:30:30 +0000Taste of Country Staffhttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=212061Continue reading…]]>2013 was full of tragedy, surprises and celebration -- it seemed a new jaw-dropping news event took place just about every month in country music. Five events make the final cut as nominees for the Headline of the Year Award at the 2014 Taste of Country Awards. Which do you think should win?

]]>http://keanradio.com/headline-of-the-year-2014-taste-of-country-awards/feed/0Taste of CountryLynn Anderson Reveals Scary Reason She Missed George Jones Tribute Showhttp://keanradio.com/lynn-anderson-accident/
http://keanradio.com/lynn-anderson-accident/#commentsFri, 29 Nov 2013 14:45:09 +0000Amy Sciarrettohttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=206514Continue reading…]]>Country singer Lynn Anderson was absent from last week's (Nov. 22) star-studded George Jones tribute show, but for reasons that were out of her control. She was involved in a scary car accident while on her way to the event. Anderson's SUV blew a tire, which is always terrifying and dangerous.

]]>http://keanradio.com/lynn-anderson-accident/feed/0Rick Diamond, Getty ImagesGeorge Jones Knew He'd Be a 'No Show' at His Farewell Concerthttp://keanradio.com/george-jones-death-farewell-concert/
http://keanradio.com/george-jones-death-farewell-concert/#commentsFri, 22 Nov 2013 22:45:11 +0000Christina Vinsonhttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=205691Continue reading…]]>George Jones' farewell concert Friday night (Nov. 22) was in the works while the iconic singer was still alive and calling the shots, helping out with the planning. But somehow, he knew he'd be a no show at the event.

]]>http://keanradio.com/george-jones-death-farewell-concert/feed/0Toby Canham, Getty ImagesGeorge Jones Memorial Unveiled, Singer's Legacy Lives on With Scholarshiphttp://keanradio.com/george-jones-memorial/
http://keanradio.com/george-jones-memorial/#commentsTue, 19 Nov 2013 19:00:49 +0000Billy Dukeshttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=205180Continue reading…]]>A large monument that George Jones began designing years before his death was unveiled on Monday (Nov. 18). Friends, family and fans packed the singer's gravesite to witness the historic revealing before the singer's widow, Nancy, shared another way the legend's legacy will live on.

]]>http://keanradio.com/george-jones-memorial/feed/0Rick Diamond, Getty ImagesGeorge Jones Burial Monument Unveiled in Nashville Ceremonyhttp://keanradio.com/george-jones-burial-monument-unveiled-in-nashville-ceremony/
http://keanradio.com/george-jones-burial-monument-unveiled-in-nashville-ceremony/#commentsTue, 19 Nov 2013 17:40:59 +0000Dave Wheatonhttp://keanradio.com/?p=231152Continue reading…]]>Joe Diffie, Jim Lauderdale, Jeanne Pruett and Hank Williams’ daughter Jett Williams were among those in attendance as George Jones' burial monument was unveiled Monday (11/18) in Nashville. This comes nearly 7 months after his passing in April. The shrine, done on a grand scale, is befitting the life of the country music icon.

]]>http://keanradio.com/george-jones-burial-monument-unveiled-in-nashville-ceremony/feed/0Toby Canham/Getty ImagesFinal George Jones' Farewell Concert Lineup Revealedhttp://keanradio.com/george-jones-farewell-concert-performers/
http://keanradio.com/george-jones-farewell-concert-performers/#commentsSat, 16 Nov 2013 15:00:57 +0000Christina Vinsonhttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=204005Continue reading…]]>George Jones was an unforgettable country music performer, so it's fitting that his farewell concert lineup at Bridgestone Arena is, well, unforgettable. The full performer list has been revealed, and it's chock full of some of today's most influential acts, as well as yesterday's favorites.

]]>http://keanradio.com/george-jones-farewell-concert-performers/feed/0Rick Diamond, Getty ImagesAlan Jackson and George Strait Memorialize George Jones With 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' at 2013 CMA Awardshttp://keanradio.com/alan-jackson-george-strait-george-jones-tribute-cma-awards-2013/
http://keanradio.com/alan-jackson-george-strait-george-jones-tribute-cma-awards-2013/#commentsThu, 07 Nov 2013 04:15:24 +0000Amy Sciarrettohttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=203176Continue reading…]]>We lost the Possum, George Jones -- who is considered one of the greatest country singers ever, if not the greatest country singer ever -- earlier this year. Of course, the 2013 CMA Awards paid tribute to the legend, with Alan Jackson and George Strait performing a duet of 'He Stopped Loving Her Today,' which is Jones' most recognizable and beloved song.

]]>http://keanradio.com/alan-jackson-george-strait-george-jones-tribute-cma-awards-2013/feed/0Rick Diamond, Getty ImagesGeorge Jones Remembered in Two Tennessee Corn Mazeshttp://keanradio.com/george-jones-corn-maze/
http://keanradio.com/george-jones-corn-maze/#commentsWed, 25 Sep 2013 13:00:13 +0000Billy Dukeshttp://tasteofcountry.com/?p=196301Continue reading…]]>Two corn mazes within driving distance of Nashville are paying tribute to the Possum this fall. Fans can get lost inside the likeness of country legend George Jones during Halloween season. Overhead images of both reveal an older singer in his classic performance-wear and eyeglasses.